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Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganism Isolated from Soil


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Phosphorus (P) is one of the most essential macro-elements required for growth and development of plants (including photosynthesis, energy and sugar production) . A greater part of P is present in the insoluble form and therefore, cannot be taken up by plants. The deficiency of P in turn severely restricts growth and yields in plants. Aspergillus species, a soil isolate had excellent potential to solubilize phosphate in vitro. In present study fungal strains isolated from soil having potential to solubilize phosphate were characterized. Fungal isolates were characterized as Aspergillus Sp. and Penicillium Sp. Both the isolates were identified by cultural and microscopic examination and are capable of phosphate solubilization.

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Aspergillus, Biofertilizer, Penicillium, Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi and Solubilization.
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Pervez Ahmed Khan
School of Studies in Life sciences, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh, India
Amia Ekka
School of Studies in Life sciences, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur – 492010, Chhattisgarh, India

Abstract


Phosphorus (P) is one of the most essential macro-elements required for growth and development of plants (including photosynthesis, energy and sugar production) . A greater part of P is present in the insoluble form and therefore, cannot be taken up by plants. The deficiency of P in turn severely restricts growth and yields in plants. Aspergillus species, a soil isolate had excellent potential to solubilize phosphate in vitro. In present study fungal strains isolated from soil having potential to solubilize phosphate were characterized. Fungal isolates were characterized as Aspergillus Sp. and Penicillium Sp. Both the isolates were identified by cultural and microscopic examination and are capable of phosphate solubilization.

Keywords


Aspergillus, Biofertilizer, Penicillium, Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi and Solubilization.

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